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Visa d'études EAC — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salary€1,046
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€1,046

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

  • Pour les étudiants ressortissants des pays membres de l'EAC
  • Carte d'étudiant ou autre document
  • Photocopie du passeport
  • Photocopie du visa en cours ou cachet d'entrée
  • Photo passeport

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migration.gov.bi/Services.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary
https://migration.gov.bi/Services · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://migration.gov.bi/Services · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://migration.gov.bi/Services · verified 2026-06-22
No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: - Pour les étudiants ressortissants des pays membres de l'EAC”

https://migration.gov.bi/Services · verified 2026-06-22

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.

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